How to Replace a Tub Drain | Ask This Old House

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In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with an old 1950s bathtub replace the tub drain assembly when the current one stops plugging the tub. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey visits a 1950s ranch house to help a homeowner replace his tub drain. The drain is rusted, and the stop can't be used to fill the tub. The homeowners have done some repairs and upgrades themselves but were nervous to touch the tub drain because they don't want to mess with water. Richard assures that replacing a drain is a straightforward project, as long as you have reasonable access underneath the drain and everything is correctly sealed. Luckily, the drain is easily accessible from the basement, so the homeowner and Richard get to work. Richard lays out a mockup version of what he'll be installing and demonstrates what each piece will do. Together they remove the old drain and install the new one. Skill: 2/5 Cost: Under $100 Time: 3-4 hours Shopping list: Bath waste and overflow kit [https://thd.co/3pcQyfu] Plumber's putty [https://amzn.to/3qgcJR9] Tools: Rag [https://amzn.to/3qf1Mzy] Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/3q6jzJ6] Pliers [https://amzn.to/3qgdklR] Strainer wrench [https://amzn.to/3mlzBha] How to replace a tub drain 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the overflow plate. 2. Using pliers, reach down to the drain show and turn counterclockwise. Depending on how ol

Published 2021-12-22 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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